NovaSure recovery
NovaSure endometrial ablation is an ablation technique designed to destroy the lining of your uterus, the endometrium. It is suitable for women who suffer from the overgrowth of this tissue...
When will you have the menopause?
Have you ever heard about the theory that the age a woman will hit the menopause is linked to the age her female relatives went through it? Well, there is...
IVF - how likely are you to get Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome?
Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome is a possible complication that can arise from taking certain fertility medications, and OHSS is particularly associated with IVF. If you are about to undergo IVF, you...
Should you be worried about pain during breastfeeding?
Whether you have just given birth to your baby, or have an older infant and have been happily breastfeeding for a while, pain during breastfeeding is never a pleasant experience...
Removing ovaries with hysterectomy prevents ovarian cancer?
Hysterectomy, the surgical removal of a woman's uterus, is often a last resort for those who suffer from endometrial hyperplasia and the resulting heavy, painful and prolonged menstrual bleeding. It...
Breastfeeding and nipple piercing
Can you breastfeed while you have a nipple piercing? Will you need to take out your piercing if you are planning on nursing your baby? Now that piercings are very...
Postpartum hair loss - why and how?
If you have just had a baby and are wondering why you are losing lots of hair every time you brush or even touch it, you are not alone. Postpartum...
Symptoms of adenomyosis
Adenomyosis, like its more well-known cousin endometriosis, is a condition that entails the overgrowth of tissues that normally line the inner parts of the uterus. With adenomyosis, the endometrium starts...
Differences between adenomyosis and endometriosis
Adenomyosis and endometriosis are both gynecological conditions that involve the abnormal growth of the cells that normally line the inner part of the uterine wall. What are the differences between...
What to expect from ablation surgery
Endometrial ablation refers to the removal of the lining of the uterus (the endometrium) with a variety of different methods. This procedure is sometimes recommended to women who have endometrial...